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SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION Utopias A Brief History from Ancient Writings to Virtual Communities Howard P. Segal University of Maine, USA This brief history connects the past and present of utopian thought, from the first utopias in ancient Greece, through their flourishing in the Renaissance, via the famous “dystopias” of Orwell, Huxley and Zamyatin in the twentieth century, right up to present day visions of cyberspace communities and paradises. The book explores the many forms utopias have taken — prophecies and oratory, writings, political movements, world’s fairs, physical communities, and cyberspace communities — and shows that, far from being a Western enterprise, utopias have been a worldwide one, also appearing in places such as Latin America and Asia. With the current strong interest in utopias, now conceived as cyberspace paradises or the result of high-tech advances, this book offers a fascinating and relevant appraisal of the joys and pitfalls of utopian thought. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion 224 pages • April 2011 978-1-4051-8329-1 • HB • £55.00 / €71.90 / US$84.95 / AUD$110.00 978-1-4051-8328-4 • PB • £17.99 / €19.90 / US$29.95 / AUD$32.95 The New Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Religion Edited by Bryan S. Turner University of Western Sydney, Australia Reflecting the very latest developments in the field, this new companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion, with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches. The volume is international in its scope, covering American exceptionalism, Native American spirituality, and China, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Included are discussions on key issues including megachurches, spirituality, post-secular society, and globalization. Series: The Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Sociology 712 pages • April 2010 978-1-4051-8852-4 • HB • £110.00 / €142.00 / US$199.95 / AUD$220.00 A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion 2nd Edition Edited by Michael Lambek University of Toronto, Canada New BESTSELLER “The most comprehensive anthology on its subject, this is a splendid tool for teaching and a matchless scholarly resource.” International Review of Biblical Studies In the second edition of the highly acclaimed Reader in the Anthropology of Religion, Michael Lambek collects some of the most significant classic and contemporary writings on the subject, creating an unparalleled guide to the past, present, and future of the field. Series: Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology 696 pages • 2008 978-1-4051-3615-0 • HB • £65.00 / €83.90 / US$104.95 / AUD$130.00 978-1-4051-3614-3 • PB • £24.99 / €32.90 / US$59.95 / AUD$49.95 The Anthropology of Religion An Introduction 2nd Edition Fiona Bowie, University of Bristol, UK The second edition of this popular introduction to the anthropology of religion introduces readers to the central theoretical ideas in the anthropology of religion, illustrating them with specific case studies. New ideas are developed throughout the book, linking the work of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century scholars, and contemporary ideas and practices. 344 pages • 2005 978-1-4051-2105-7 • PB • £20.99 / €26.90 / US$42.95 / AUD$42.95 Cults and New Religions A Brief History Douglas E. Cowan & David G. Bromley University of Waterloo, Canada; Virginia Commonwealth University, USA “Cults and New Religions is an excellent book that is highly informative and enjoyable to read. The book not only accomplishes the goal of Blackwell’s series to provide volumes that are readily understood by general readers, but also would function as an ideal introductory textbook for an undergraduate course on new religions.” Religion Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion 272 pages • 2007 978-1-4051-6127-5 • HB • £60.00 / €77.90 / US$99.95 / AUD$120.00 978-1-4051-6128-2 • PB • £18.99 / €24.90 / US$31.95 / AUD$37.95 Cults and New Religious Movements A Reader 2nd Edition Edited by Lorne L. Dawson University of Waterloo, Ontario BESTSELLER “This is a superb collection which will effectively introduce some readers to the field of NRM studies, and which is indispensable for any course on alternative religions.” Nova Religio Series: Blackwell Readings in Religion 312 pages • 2003 978-1-4051-0181-3 • PB • £22.99 / €29.90 / US$45.95 / AUD$47.95 LOOKING FOR A BOOK FOR A COURSE YOU TEACH? Paperback books marked with a symbol are available on examination to teachers of eligible courses. For further details, visit the relevant book page at www.wiley.com, or send your request and course details to raherbert@wiley.com. 18 Religion 2011.indd 18 1/6/11 4:11:42 PM
Spiritualities of Life New Age Romanticism and Consumptive Capitalism Paul Heelas, University of Lancaster, UK This enlightening book explores the ways in which inner-life spirituality has been experienced, understood, and valued in Western society. In doing so, it traces the development of modern spiritualities of life, from the origins of Romanticism in the late-eighteenth century, through to the counter-cultural sixties and on to the wellbeing culture. The result is an insightful account of the spiritual landscape. In a provocative argument, Heelas takes on the belief that holistic spirituality is merely an extension of capitalism in which people consume spirituality without giving anything back. He contends that much of the wide range of popular mind-body-spirit practices are really an ethically charged force for the good life. Series: Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World 296 pages • 2008 978-1-4051-3937-3 • HB • £60.00 / €65.90 / US$97.95 / AUD$120.00 978-1-4051-3938-0 • PB • £21.99 / €25.90 / US$41.95 / AUD$44.95 Psychosis and Spirituality Consolidating the New Paradigm 2nd Edition Edited by Isabel Clarke Consultant Clinical Psychologist, NHS, UK The new edition of this successful text builds on the very latest research to present a unique exploration of the psychology of both spirituality and psychosis. The editor brings together fascinating perspectives from a broad range of distinguished contributors, including Peter Fenwick and Gordon Claridge, to develop and support the link between these two areas of human experience. This text offers a fundamental rethinking of the interface between psychosis and spirituality, proposing new and original insights. 304 pages • September 2010 978-0-470-68348-4 • HB • £75.00 / €97.90 / US$119.95 / AUD$150.00 978-0-470-68347-7 • PB • £29.99 / €38.90 / US$49.95 / AUD$59.95 Science and Religion in Dialogue New EDITION 2 VOLUME SET Edited by Melville Y. Stewart University of St. Thomas, USA “The pithiness of the contributions and the breadth of topical coverage make this a fine resource for research or instructional purposes.” Justin L. Barrett, University of Oxford This two-volume collection of cutting edge discussion about science and religion shows how scientific and religious practices of inquiry can be viewed as logically compatible, complementary, and mutually supportive. Consisting of 70 articles by eminent scientists and philosophers, these volumes address issues such as Big Bang cosmology, evolution, intelligent design, dinosaurs and creation, and the God-Gene Hypothesis. The implications of religious beliefs on hot-button scientific issues such as stem cell research, bioethics, and neuroscience, are also explored, along with topics that delve into the deeper realm of physics, such as general and special theories of relativity, dark energy, dark matter, the Multiverse Hypothesis, and Super String Theory. 1168 pages • 2 volume • January 2010 978-1-4051-8921-7 • HB • £235.00 / €302.00 / US$400.00 / AUD$465.00 Science and Religion A New Introduction 2nd Edition Alister E. McGrath King’s College, London, UK Now thoroughly updated to reflect the latest debates, this popular textbook introduces readers to the central questions in the field of science and religion. Ideally suited to those who have little or no prior knowledge in either area, it incorporates numerous student-friendly features, including maps, summaries, and historical references, resulting in the most up-to-date introduction to the study of religion and the natural sciences available. • Examines the historical, theological, philosophical and scientific aspects of the interaction between religion and science • Fully updated to reflect current, cutting-edge debates on scientific atheism and the limits of scientific method, and discussions about the relationship between science and religion in major world faiths • Includes a historical component to enable readers to orientate themselves within the subject • Takes a topic based approach which fits into the existing structure of most courses, and includes explanatory material not found in other works of this kind, making it highly accessible for those with little scientific or religious background knowledge 264 pages • January 2010 978-1-4051-8790-9 • HB • £50.00 / €64.90 / US$89.95 / AUD$99.95 978-1-4051-8791-6 • PB • £19.99 / €24.90 / US$39.95 / AUD$39.95 Science and Religion Understanding the Issues Nancy Morvillo Florida Southern College, USA New EDITION Key TEXTBOOK “This is an excellent introduction to science and religion that focuses on how the disciplines of science and Christian theology can inform each other. Nancy Morvillo offers both a historical perspective and an up-to-date survey of contemporary thinking on the central topics of methodology, cosmology, evolution, and ethics.” Mary Kathleen Cunningham, North Carolina State University Addressing the complex issues at the interface of science and religion, this introductory textbook examines a range of basic scientific topics and their theological responses, including methodology, cosmology, evolution, and contemporary bio-ethical and environmental concerns. Examples and careful explanations of scientific concepts are included throughout. To shed light on the various issues at the crossroads of religion and science, the text also delves into the past to examine ideas from early scientists and theologians that have helped shape current thinking. 368 pages • April 2010 978-1-4051-8966-8 • HB • £55.00 / €69.90 / US$99.95 / AUD$110.00 978-1-4051-8965-1 • PB • £22.99 / €24.90 / US$39.95 / AUD$47.95 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION / SCIENCE OF RELIGION 19 Religion 2011.indd 19 1/6/11 4:11:44 PM
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